

ABOUT PAU
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), established on October 17, 1962, is a premier institution for agricultural education, research, and extension in India. Modeled on the Land-Grant Colleges of the USA, PAU has been instrumental in spearheading the Green Revolution, significantly contributing to India’s food security and agricultural growth
Some facts about PAU
| Campus Area | 1222 acre | Seed Farms | 05 |
| Off - Campus area | 5742 acre | Faculty | 793 |
| Regional Research Stations | 10 | Non-teaching staf | 1578 |
| Fruit Research Stations | 03 | Students on roll | 4360 |
| KVKs & FASCs | 33 | As on 31.12.2024, As on start of 1st semester 2024-25 | |
CET PAU
(Information based on 2025 prospectus)
PAU Undergraduate Programme
College of Agriculture
| Programme | Test | Seats | Eligibility |
| B.Sc. Agri. (Hons.) | CET | 80 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/ Biology/ Agri/ Two years diploma in Agri with atleast 50% marks |
| B.Tech. Biotechnology | CET | 60 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/ Biology/ Agri with atleast 50% marks |
| B.Tech. Food technology | CET | 60 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/ Biology/ Agri./ Certificate course in Food Processing & Preservation from SLIET, Langowal with Two years diploma in Agri with atleast 50% marks |
College of Horticulture & Forestry
| Programme | Test | Seats | Eligibility |
| B.Sc. Horticulture (Hons.) | CET | 60 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/ Biology/ Agri/ Two years diploma in Agri with atleast 50% marks |
College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology
| Programme | Test | Seats | Eligibility |
| B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering | CET | 70 | 10+2 (Non Medical) or equivalent with atleast 50% marks |
College of CommunityScience
| Programme | Test | Seats | Eligibility |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics | CET | 58 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture/ Home Science with atleast 50% marks |
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities
| Programme | Test | Seats | Eligibility |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Agribusiness Management | CET | 40 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture with atleast 50% marks |
5 - Year Integrated M.Sc. (Hons) Programmes
| Programme | Test | Seats | Eligibility |
| Biochemistry | CET | 20 | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/ Biology / Agriculture with atleast 50% marks in aggregate |
| Botany | CET | 10 | |
| Chemistry | CET | 20 | |
| Microbiology | CET | 20 | |
| Physics | CET | 10 | |
| Zoology | CET | 10 |
CET Exam Structure
1. Test Structure
a) The test shall comprise one paper of three hours’ duration.
b) The question paper will have three sections as under:
(i) Compulsory sections:
Physics : 66 questions of one mark each.
Chemistry : 66 questions of one mark each.
These two sections are compulsory for all candidates.
(ii) Section with option
Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture/ Home Science
68 questions of one mark each for Biology or Agriculture or Home Science or
34 questions of two marks each for Mathematics.
Note: Candidate opting for PCH (Physics, Chemistry and Home Science) in the
CET shall be eligible only for B.Sc. (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics
The candidate can opt for any of these four options. The optional subject in which the candidate wants to appear must be mentioned at Sr, No. 6 of the application form.
c)Each correct answer will carry one mark whereas 1/4 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. The weightage for correct and incorrect answer will be double in case of Mathematics subject.
d)The medium of question paper will be English only.
2.Syllabus
The syllabi of Common Entrance Test (CET) will be the same as the syllabi of 10+2 of the Punjab School Education Board (both years i.e., +1 and +2).
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